In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ciabot Mentin Ginestra was Domenico Clerico's landmark modern Barolo from the Ginestra cru in Monforte d'Alba.
- 1976 — Clerico founds the estate and develops Ciabot Mentin
Facts
- Producer
- Domenico Clerico
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Frequently asked about Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin
What does Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Clerico's Ciabot Mentin from the Ginestra cru in Monforte is a concentrated, modern-classic Barolo from one of the zone's great hills.
When should I drink Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.